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Jacques Cousteau did not explore Lake Tahoe. The lake is known to have crystal-clear waters and unique underwater rock formations, but there is no record of Cousteau conducting any dives or expeditions there.
No, Mt. Shasta is not on the direct route from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. Mt. Shasta is located to the north of San Francisco, while Lake Tahoe is to the east. Traveling from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe would typically involve heading east on Interstate 80 without passing through Mt. Shasta.
Toronto, Canada, is three hours ahead of South Lake Tahoe, California. Toronto is in the eastern time zone, and South Lake Tahoe is in the Pacific time zone. Both locations observe daylight savings time.
Lake Tahoe was formed by a combination of both constructive and destructive forces. Constructive forces include tectonic uplift and volcanic activity that created the basin and mountains around the lake. Destructive forces like erosion by glaciers and rivers sculpted the landscape to its current form.
Abiotic factors like temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, and pH can affect biotic factors in Lake Tahoe such as the distribution of aquatic plants, algae, fish species, and microbial communities. Changes in these abiotic factors can impact the overall health and biodiversity of the lake ecosystem.
Snow typically starts falling in South Lake Tahoe in late November to early December, with the heaviest snowfall occurring between December and March. However, it can vary each year depending on weather patterns.